LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 35 SALE Sale is the perfect place to base yourself for a few days of exploring the region this summer. Sale Botanic Gardens An excellent place to start your exploration of this beautiful town is at the award-winning Sale Botanic Gardens, one of the oldest regional Botanic Gardens in Victoria! Here you'll find beautiful walks, playgrounds and a water-play park for kids on those hot days. There are also immaculately manicured gardens, lakes, birdlife, a seed garden, and stunning elms to sit under to escape the heat. A walk through the Gardens' outdoor sculptures and artwork provides a fascinating insight into the nature-inspired work and stories of local artists. Discovery cruise If you prefer a water scene, be sure to stop by the Port of Sale – a historic port area, now used for recreational purposes. An excellent way to discover the Port, is with a relaxing and informative cruise along the canal with Port of Sale Heritage Cruises. Along the way, you will hear about the Port's storied history from the knowledgeable onboard team. To book or find out more about this award-winning canal cruise, visit saleheritagecruises.com.au Port of Sale, Gippsland Art Gallery and Annemieke Mein Time spent at the Port of Sale building is definitely time well spent. Home to the award-winning Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale Public Library, Dock Espresso Bar and Visitor Information Centre, the Port of Sale is open seven days a week. For lovers of art, don't forget to lock-in Annemieke Mein: A Life's Work – A Retrospective. Gippsland Art Gallery is delighted to announce the muchanticipated Annemieke Mein retrospective exhibition, 'A Life's Work', which will be staged at the Gallery from 2 March to 26 May, 2024. Coinciding with Annemieke's 80th birthday, this major retrospective will provide the most comprehensive survey of her work yet seen. For more of 'What's On' today, tomorrow, or next month, scan the QR code above. Discover award-winning attractions in Sale this summer With plenty of seating, grassed areas and picnic tables, the Sale Mall is the perfect place to grab a coffee, a bite to eat and relax. PB13870
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